Stock Photo - Drop-front secretary (secrétaire à abattant or secrétaire en armoire). Maker: Guillaume Benneman (active 1785, died 1811); Modeler: Mounts modeled by Louis Simon Boizot (French, Paris 1743-1809 Paris); Modeler: and Martin, possibly Gilles-François Martin (ca. 1713-1795); Maker: and Michaud; Maker: Probably cast by Étienne-Jean Forestier (died 1768, master 1764); Maker: Pierre-Auguste Forestier; Maker: Chased by Pierre Philippe Thomire (French, Paris 1751-1843 Paris); Maker: and Bardin; Maker: and Tournay and others; Maker: Gilded by Galle; Factory director: Under the direction of Jean Hauré (born 1739, active 1774-after 1796); Date: 1786-87; Culture: French, Paris; Medium: Oak veneered with tulipwood, kingwood, holly partly stained green, ebony, and mahogany; brèche d´Alep marble (not original); modern leather; gilt-bronze mounts; Dimensions: H. 63-1/2 x W. 32 x D. 15 in. (161.3 x 81.3 x 38.1 cm); Classification: Woodwork-Furniture